Application Support Specialist

3 days ago

City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality, Gauteng, South Africa Life Healthcare Group (Pty) Ltd Full-time R 720,000 - R 980,000 Contract

Clinical Application Support Specialist (Oncology)

A vacancy exists for a Clinical Application Support Specialist (Oncology) based at Head Office in Oxford Parks, reporting to the IM Head of Technology Services. This is a hands-on operational position responsible for supporting all Oncology systems and applications, serving as the custodial “owner” and subject-matter expert for the Oncology applications/systems.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Support day-to-day use, performance, and maintenance of the Oncology applications/systems.
  • Involvement in all projects related to Oncology systems.
  • Troubleshoot network and server hardware issues.
  • Configure personal computers and mobile devices.
  • Manage systems and software applications.
  • Resolve telecommunication and network communication issues (including WiFi).
  • Ensure data Security, Privacy, and Governance procedures are up to date.
  • Provide project support for new practices regarding IT infrastructure.

Duties & Responsibilities

Critical Outputs:

  • Provide subject-matter expertise regarding the Oncology systems to all role players.
  • Monitor and assess system functionalities and performance.
  • Manage Service level delivery according to agreed SLAs.
  • Investigate incidents and assist with problem resolution.
  • Ensure required maintenance requests are logged and implemented.
  • Know the systems landscape and ensure monitoring and optimization.
  • Document interdependencies between systems and optimize for business stability.
  • Manage 3rd Party escalation.

Coordinate and Drive Small Enhancements:

  • Identify shortcomings and make recommendations for changes/improvements.
  • Follow change governance processes for required changes.
  • Review deployment plans and provide sign-off.
  • Support change projects regarding improvements to systems.

Involvement in Project Delivery:

  • Manage business expectations and engage stakeholders.

Support Liaison Between IT and the Oncology Business:

  • Communicate with the Oncology business unit as per the engagement model.
  • Provide reports on system performance and issues.
  • Implement relevant policies and procedures related to IT delivery.
  • Drive solutions for severity 1 and 2 issues and conduct root cause analysis.
  • Engage with vendors to enhance daily operations.

Desired Experience & Qualifications

  • 2-3 years’ direct experience in managing IT systems.
  • 3-5 years related work experience.
  • 2-3 years’ experience in analyzing and defining business requirements.
  • Operational experience in a corporate channel environment.
  • Experience in a healthcare services environment.
  • ITIL Foundation Certified.
  • IT-related qualification is advantageous.
  • Knowledge of in-house systems is advantageous.
  • Ability to communicate verbally and in writing.
  • Knowledge of operating systems (Microsoft Windows).
  • Sound knowledge of Information Security controls.
  • Deep knowledge of Oncology IT systems and procedures.
  • Good understanding of IT systems development lifecycle principles.
  • Good analytical and business-analysis skills.
  • Team orientation and interpersonal skills.
  • Basic understanding of project-management disciplines.
  • General business acumen and commercial awareness.